Overview

• Nathan MacKinnon led the Avalanche with a goal and three assists, reclaiming the NHL scoring lead.
• Mikko Rantanen contributed two goals, including an empty-netter to seal the win.
• Cale Makar's shorthanded goal sparked the Avalanche's five-goal surge in the second period.
• Carolina's challenge for goaltender interference on Artturi Lehkonen's goal was unsuccessful, leading to a Colorado power play.
• Avalanche goalie Alexandar Georgiev made 27 saves, playing a crucial role in the first period to keep Colorado in the game.